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Following Borders's decision to put stationary retailer Paperchase up for sale for around GBP50 million in order to re-focus on its core category, WHSmith has demonstrated an interest. The potential purchase would be the latest of a number of acquisitions by the business as it aims to turn its fortunes around and re-define itself.
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In Norway, the NRK Brennpunkt documentary program has highlighted the extent to which sales of bottled water have become highly lucrative for a number of retail channels, including petrol stations. However, as large stocks of bottled water can take up a significant proportion of shops' display space, fuel retailers need to think of ways in which they can best utilize the room at their disposal.
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The Musgrave group has grown operating profit by 4.1% to E109.2m and nearly halved its net debt to E96m. Going forward, it plans to continue its growth in the UK by investing in IT, logistics and store environments, making stores more consistent and navigable. This is an indication that it plans to supply more fresh goods, but the group will need a strong logistical system if it is to succeed.
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18 Apr 2008 |
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WHSmith has improved its profitability, with group pre-tax profits up 8% to GBP64 million for the six months ending February 29, 2008. However, although sales at travel stores were up 1% on a like-for-like basis, high street sales fell by 3%, indicating that the fault line between the two businesses is widening. Although growth prospects are better in travel, the high street must not be neglected.
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Italy is to be prosecuted in the European Court of Justice due to its failure to implement competition law in the service station sector. The country's continuing delays over implementation of laws agreed in June 2007 appear to be a result of its unwillingness to displease national incumbents.
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19 Mar 2008 |
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Faced with the need to raise revenues, the chancellor took the politically less risky option of raising taxes on alcohol (in a bid to be seen as tough on binge drinking) and car owners (to boost his green credentials). These measures, combined with the impact of previously announced tax changes, will make 2008 especially challenging for retailers.
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Against a slowly recovering German market, helped by shop opening hour liberalization driving consumers to its neighborhood outlets, Edeka delivered 4.5% growth to reach E31 billion in sales in 2007. Looking ahead, the group plans further expansion and the integration of the recently acquired Plus operation into its outperforming discount concept.
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19 Feb 2008 |
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Having lost out to rival Edeka in the bidding war for the Plus discount chain, Germany's number two grocer Rewe reacted with the purchase of 245 Extra stores from Metro Group. The speedy transaction is a welcome development for both parties, as Metro has long been looking to divest its ailing neighborhood stores. Looking ahead, we expect more consolidation in the German retail market during 2008.
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18 Jan 2008 |
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Keen to return investor attention back to its achievements over the last three years, Sainsbury's board presented a solid set of figures on November 14 that prove it has not been distracted from delivering against its 'Making Sainsbury's Great Again' targets. While the business should continue to perform well in the short term, it still has much work to do to close the gap on market leader Tesco.
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The Co-operative Group is upping the ante in the UK grocery market by investing GBP200 million next year in accelerating its store refit and rebranding program. With the convenience market still a source of activity, addressing inconsistencies in the Co-op's brand - a major failing for the group - will be crucial in developing customer loyalty and raising the competitive bar.
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